Akinriyeoluwa Akintayo
LAS CRUCES,NM
Summary
Detail-oriented Wildlife Technician skilled in wildlife identification, camera trap setup, and data analysis and proven ability to collaborate effectively within teams.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Wildlife Technician
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, New Mexico
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Collaborated with students to install nesting boxes for Kestrels and monitored hatchling activity.
- Dedicated 3-6 hours weekly to Kestrel project under Dr. Desmond's supervision, supporting conservation efforts.
- Informed residents on the importance of Kestrel conservation efforts.
- Distributed informational flyers and gathered contact information from interested residents to promote Kestrel project.
Wildlife Technician
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, New Mexico
01.2024 - 11.2024
- Assisted summer fieldwork in Corona, NM by setting up camera traps and conducting vegetation surveys.
- Utilized timelapse software to streamline photo identification and categorization processes, improving accuracy.
- Analyzed wildlife camera trap images for identification and categorization.
Wildlife Technician
New Mexico State University Department Of English
Las Cruces, New Mexico
02.2025 - Current
- Conducted digital measurements of two chipmunk species using ImageJ and Small Measure programs for species identification.
- Completed training to differentiate between chipmunk species PLC and GFC.
- Identified captured wildlife through image analysis using Microsoft Access, contributing to wildlife monitoring efforts.
- Assisted graduate student with vegetation surveys and setup of wildlife cameras in Carson National Forest.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Fisheries And Wildlife Conservation Ecology
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM05-2027
Skills
- Wildlife survey techniques
- Microsoft Access
- Camera trap setup
- GPS navigation
- Time management abilities
- Team collaboration
- Wildlife identification
- Telemetry equipment use
References
- Dr Martha Desmond - mdesmond@nmsu.edu
- Iona Rohan - irohan@nmsu.edu
- William Grooms - wgrooms@nmsu.edu
Timeline
Wildlife Technician
New Mexico State University Department Of English
02.2025 - Current
Wildlife Technician
New Mexico State University
01.2024 - 11.2024
Wildlife Technician
New Mexico State University
09.2023 - 06.2024
Bachelor of Science - Fisheries And Wildlife Conservation Ecology
New Mexico State University